Country facts

  • Population: 11.3 million
  • 1.3 million Syrian refugees hosted
  • Rank in Human Development Index: 98 out of 204

IRC response

  • Started work in Jordan: 2007
  • People assisted in 2023: more than 970K

Rescue stories

When I came from Syria to Jordan, I experienced some things […] I must convey this message to people to see how much people suffer when they migrate from place to place, from country to country.
Hamida smiles, holding her camera in her hand.
Ten years ago, Hamida was forced to start her life again after her family left Syria due to conflict. Today, she’s following her dream as a professional photographer in Amman, Jordan.
Meet Hamida